Heat players, coaches and staff hold the Larry O'Brien Trophy after Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Miami. The Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 95-88, to win their second consecutive NBA championship. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Stopped, but not for long

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) blocks a shot by Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the first half of Game 7 in the NBA Finals, Thursday, June 20, 2013, in Miami. James shrugged off that play and led the Heat to their second consecutive title, scoring 37 points in a 95-88 victory. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Up for grabs

Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) and Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) try to control a loose ball as Kawhi Leonard (2) moves in during the first half in Game 7. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Out of my way

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) drives to the basket against the Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem during the first half in Game 7. Ginobili struggled throughout the Finals. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Tough to stop

LeBron James looks like a running back as he powers past Kawhi Leonard on a drive through the lane in the second half. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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So close

Tim Duncan (21) and Tony Parker (9) walk off the court after the Spurs' Game 7 loss to the Heat. San Antonio was trying for the franchise's fifth NBA championship in 15 years. (Steve Mitchell/AP)

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One legend to another

LeBron James, left, holding the Larry O'Brien Trophy as a two-time NBA champion, is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award by none other than Bill Russell after Game 7 of the NBA Finals. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Three for all

Dwyane Wade, left, holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy as LeBron James holds his Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after Game 7. The other member of Miami's Big 3, Chris Bosh, celebrates in the background. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Winner, winner

Dwyane Wade celebrates with his girlfriend, actress Gabrielle Union, after Game 7 of the NBA Finals. For Wade, it's his third championship as a member of the Heat; he was also a winner in 2006 and 2012. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Heat stay alive

Miami players react after defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 103-100, in overtime in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Miami. Game 7 will be in South Florida on Thursday. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Ray Allen

Miami Heat guard Ray Allen (34) reacts to his 3-point basket that sent Game 6 into overtime. The Heat won, 103-100, in overtime. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Dwyane Wade

Heat guard Dwyane Wade rises over Spurs guard Manu Ginobili during the first half of Game 6. Wade was effective again for Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, left, reacts to a shot as Heat guard Ray Allen grimaces during the first half. Allen later sent the game into overtime with a 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Chris Bosh

Heat center Chris Bosh reacts to a play against the Spurs during the first half of Game 6. Bosh played a key role for Miami during the second half and overtime. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Manu Ginobili

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili glances toward the scoreboard during overtime of Game 6. Ginobili and the Spurs let a big lead slip away in the fourth quarter and eventually lost in overtime. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Danny Green, 3 machine

Key to the Spurs' success in the NBA Finals? Look no further than Danny Green, who in Game 5 broke the series record for 3-pointers. Green bests the 22 that Ray Allen made for the Boston Celtics in the 2010 Finals — a seven-game series. Green goes 6-for-10 from the 3-point line in the 114-104 victory. In doing so, he drops his shooting percentage, which had been at 67.9 percent. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Danny Green also has a hand in guarding LeBron James, who finishes with 25 points. However, James is 8-for-22 from the field. (Eric Gay/AP)

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Wade inside

Dwyane Wade gets to the basket despite defense by Kawhi Leonard, rear, and Tiago Splitter. Wade finishes with 25 points but the Spurs win Game 5. The NBA Finals head to Miami for Game 6 with San Antonio a win from the title. (John G. Mabanglo, Pool/AP)

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Manu Ginobili

Manu Ginobili has 24 points and 10 assists in a surprise start to spark the Spurs's Game 5 victory. (Eric Gay/AP)

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Making Tim tiny

Dwyane Wade has the inside track on Tim Duncan and uses leverage for a dunk. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Yeah, baby

Spurs fans have no mercy for the Heat. This one has a larger-than-life cutout to taunt LeBron James. (Eric Gay/AP)

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Kawhi flies by

Kawhi Leonard eludes the Heat's Chris Bosh to get away a shot in Game 5. (Brendan Maloney/AP)

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) battle for a rebound during the first half of Game 4 in the NBA Finals, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. Miami won, 109-93, and tied the series at two games apiece. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Tony Parker

Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) attempts to shoot as Miami's Chris Bosh (1) and Dwyane Wade (3) defend during the first half of Game 4. Parker played through a hamstring injury he suffered in Game 3 of the series. (Eric Gay/AP)

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Kawhi Leonard vs. Norris Cole

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard blocks a shot attempt by Heat guard Norris Cole during the first half of Game 4. Miami got to the bucket plenty of other times in its 109-93 victory. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan reacts after scoring against the Heat during the second half of Game 4. Duncan's Spurs lost to Miami and watched their lead in the series disappear. (Eric Gay/AP)

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LeBron James vs. Tim Duncan

Miami's LeBron James goes to the rim against San Antonio's Tim Duncan during the first half at Game 4. James was much more aggressive (and effective) than he was in Game 3; he scored 33 points in Miami's victory. (Lucy Nicholson/AP)

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Chris Bosh

Miami's Chris Bosh (1) soars to the goal for a dunk against the Spurs in the first half. Tim Duncan trails the play. Bosh had one of his better games this postseason, scoring 20 points. (Derick E. Hingle/AP)

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LeBron James

LeBron James (6) passes between San Antonio Spurs defenders Boris Diaw (33) and Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of Game 4. James was criticized for giving up the ball too much during Game 3; he took the barbs to heart and performed like the game's best player in a key Miami victory. (Eric Gay/AP)

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Dwyane Wade

Miami guard Dwyane Wade turns back the clock with a vicious dunk in the second half of Game 4. Wade had a breakout performance that evoked memories of his 2006 Finals form; he scored 32 points while taking the action to the Spurs. (Eric Gay/AP)

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Manu Ginobili

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili dunks during the second half at Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Miami Heat. The Spurs won Game 3, 113-77, to take a 2-1 series lead. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Tony Parker

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker passes the ball around Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen and center Chris Bosh during the first half of Game 3. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Spurs fans

San Antonio Spurs fans react during the second half at Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Miami Heat. (Eric Gay/AP)

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James vs. Duncan

Miami Heat forward LeBron James looks to pass around San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan and Heat's Chris Andersen during the first half of Game 3. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Heat watch on

Players on the Miami Heat bench watch during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. With their Game 3 defeat, Miami trails in the series two games to one. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) dives into the crowd during the second half of Game 3. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Danny Green and Gary Neal

San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green, left, reacts with Gary Neal after scoring during the first half of Game 3. Green and Neal combined for 51 points and 13 3-pointers in the Spurs' Game 3 win. (Eric Gay/AP)

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LeBron James

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) gestures before the start of Game 2 of The NBA Finals in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots as Miami Heat power forward Udonis Haslem (40) defends during the first half of Game 2. Duncan had just nine points in the Spurs' 103-84 loss to the Heat. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Manu Ginobili

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili shoots against Miami Heat center Chris Bosh during the first half of Game 2. The Miami Heat won 103-84. (Larry W. Smith/AP)

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Kawhi Leonard

The Miami Heat's LeBron James and Chris Andersen defend San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of Game 2. Leonard had a game-high 14 rebounds in San Antonio's loss. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Chris Bosh and Tim Duncan

Miami Heat center Chris Bosh and San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan vie for a loose ball during the first half of Game 2. Bosh had a double-double in Miami's Game 2 win. (Mike Segar/AP)

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LeBron James and Tim Duncan

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James blocks the shot of San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan during the first half of Game 2. James had three blocks to go with 17 points in Miami's 103-84 win. (Larry W. Smith/AP)

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LeBron James

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter, during the second half of Game 2 This was the play that everyone was talking about from Miami's 103-84 win in Game 2. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Miami Heat

The Miami Heat's Ray Allen, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, from left, are all smiles during the second half of Game 2 of The NBA Finals. The Miami Heat won 103-84 to even the series at a game apiece. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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The Finals begin

Pyrotechnics shoot off in the pregame moments before the first quarter of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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LeBron James

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) and San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (4) work during the first half of Game 1 of The NBA Finals. James had a triple-double (18 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists) in Miami's Game 1 loss. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Ray Allen

Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of Game 1 of The NBA Finals. Allen had 13 points off the bench for Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Dwyane Wade

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) heads to the hoop against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of Game 1. Wade had 17 points in Miami's 92-88 loss. (Mike Segar/AP)

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Chris Bosh

Miami Heat center Chris Bosh, Heat power forward Udonis Haslem and San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw, vie for loose ball during the second half of Game 1. The San Antonio Spurs won 92-88. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Manu Ginobili

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem fouls San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili during the second half of Game 1. Ginobili had 13 points off the bench in the Spurs' Game 1 win. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

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Tony Parker

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker makes a tough shot late with the shot clock expiring in Game 1 of The NBA Finals. Parker led all scorers with 21 points as the Spurs defeated the Heat 92-88. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Losing reaction

Miami Heat center Chris Bosh, right and Miami Heat small forward LeBron James react in the closing moments of the second half of Game 1 of The NBA Finals. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

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Celebrating the bucket

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) celebrates his late shot against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 1. The Spurs defeated the Heat 92-88. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)